Management Liability Insurance

Management Liability Insurance

There is a great deal of pressure for directors and managers to run a business properly and to meet the expectations of all stakeholders. This can include partners, employees, clients and shareholders.

If a claim is made against a company director or manager from someone within or outside the company, the associated legal costs and damages can be significant. If you are not adequately covered, you may leave yourself at risk of losing not only your business but your personal and family assets too.

Management Liability Insurance protects the personal assets of Directors and Officers against legal liability that can be brought against you personally through managing a business.

At Coverforce, we understand that without the right cover you could be putting your business and personal finances at risk. That’s why we will take the time to assess your risk management requirements and exposures and deliver an insurance solution that best meets the specific needs of your business.

Protect your business against events of major loss and damage. Contact your local Coverforce office and see how we can help you.

Do I need Management Liability Insurance?

You should consider taking out Management Liability Insurance if you sit on the board of a proprietary/private company or any business.

The likelihood of something happening is unpredictable and the associated legal fees that can arise when an incident occurs can be financially crippling. That is why it is important to make sure you are adequately covered.

For each risk included in your policy you will generally be covered for:

Damages and claimant costs awarded against you

Legal costs

Investigation costs

Civil fines and penalties

Representation costs where you are legally required to attend an inquiry or investigation regarding company affairs

Directors and Officers Liabilities

Protects past, present and future Directors and Officers plus anyone else involved in the management of a company for claims of wrongful acts. Claim examples include unfair competition, fraud, manslaughter and insolvent trading.

Employment Practices Liabilities

Covers the company, Directors, Officers and employees for claims made by current, past and future employees. Claim examples include bullying, harassment, unfair dismissal and discrimination.

Statutory Liabilities

Covers individuals and the company for fines from operating the business including workers compensation and occupational health and safety fines. Claim examples include OH&S fines, environmental fines and civil penalties.

Crime Cover

Covers the company for loss from dishonest acts including theft and fraud by your employees.

Corporate Entity Liabilities

Covers the company for mismanagement allegations such as fraud and shareholder disputes. This is extremely important for companies owned by Directors involved in the business because a claim made against the company is often also made against the owner or Director. Claim examples include wrongful acts, fraud and shareholder disputes.

Important Tips

Please note that not all liabilities by a Director or Officer impact the company itself.

Managers and employees can also be liable in addition to Directors and Officers.

Directors and Officers are often unaware of their full regulatory responsibilities due to the constantly changing environment.

Note - Management Liability Insurance is different from Professional Indemnity Insurance.

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